Manchester United spent a lot of money on securing Danish striker Rasmus Hoglund, but the youngster has had a mixed season. Perhaps not surprising, because it was announced from the beginning that it was a “project” for the future.
Manchester Evening News He writes on Monday that many United players should be skeptical about giving the ball to the Dane, considering the form the striker has shown recently. According to the local newspaper, they should not be convinced of Hoglund's qualities.
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The striker, who cost around £72m, has scored once in ten appearances since returning from injury in March.
– A United player has reportedly been told, internally, that they are looking for other options in the final third, due to Hoglund's poor spell. United have scored just one goal in their last three games, writes journalist Samuel Luckhurst.
Højlund was in contact with the ball in Sunday's match against Arsenal. In a recent match against Crystal Palace, he was said to have participated in 26 balls, but he only participated in 11 balls against Burnley. When he last scored, against Sheffield United, he featured 17 times, according to the local newspaper.
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Manchester Evening Nes also previously wrote about the alleged dissatisfaction with the Danish star.
– Some players in the United team have doubts about Hoglund, the newspaper wrote in December last year.
The newspaper also wrote that Hoglund and teammate Marcus Rashford are said to have had several loud discussions this season. The disagreement must stem from Hoglund feeling that Rashford does him little 'service' from his position on the left wing.
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The 21-year-old Dane was brought to Manchester United ahead of this season, after the club's management did not want to pursue what was said to be coach Erik ten Hag's first choice last summer, current Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane.
Kane also scored 44 goals for his German club this season, which is more than Hoylund scored during his career.
Manchester United are heading towards their weakest season in the Premier League era. After losing to Arsenal on Sunday, the big club occupies eighth place in the table after 36 league rounds. The hope of a place in next season's Champions League has already ended.
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